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Youth Dance Classes near James Island

Designed for adults of all skill levels, this series offers a variety of dance styles in a fun and supportive environment. Great for fitness, creativity, and community building. Come dressed in anything comfortable.

A Level 1 combo class that introduces young dancers to both ballet and jazz fundamentals. Great for coordination and musicality. Follows the Level 1 Dress Code.

Ballet 1 -
The perfect introduction to ballet technique, focusing on basic positions, posture, and simple choreography. Great for building strength and flexibility. Follows the Level 1 Dress Code.

Ballet 2 -
Builds upon Ballet 1 with more intricate footwork, barre exercises, and an introduction to center floor work. Encourages confidence and poise. Follows the Level 2 Dress Code.

Ballet 3 -
Dancers continue to refine their technique and expand their ballet vocabulary. More challenging sequences and longer combinations are introduced. Follows the Level 3 Dress Code.

Ballet 4 -
Designed for experienced dancers, this class emphasizes strength, control, and artistry. Students work on more advanced turns, leaps, and extensions. Follows the Level 4 Dress Code.

Ballet 5 -
The most advanced level of ballet, focusing on precision, musicality, and performance quality. Follows the Level 5 Dress Code.

Ballet Tap Combo -
A fun mix of ballet and tap, helping young dancers develop coordination and rhythm. Great for improving musical awareness and coordination. Follows the Preschool Dress Code.

Ballet Tap Combo 1 -
A Level 1 combo. This class introduces basic ballet and tap steps in an engaging, age-appropriate format. Follows the Level 1 Dress Code.

A high-energy class designed specifically for boys, focusing on hip-hop fundamentals, rhythm, and freestyle movement. Encourages confidence and creativity. Follows the Boys Dress Code.

A combination class that blends Ballet fundamentals with beginner tumbling skills. Great for building flexibility, coordination, and strength. Follows the Preschool Dress Code.

Hip Hop 1 -
A beginner-level class introducing hip-hop grooves, isolations, and foundational steps. Focuses on rhythm, confidence, and self-expression. Follows the Level 1 Dress Code.

Hip Hop 2 -
Builds on Hip Hop 1 with more intricate choreography and musicality. Encourages dancers to develop their own style and stage presence. Follows the Level 2 Dress Code.

Hip Hop 3 -
A faster-paced class that challenges dancers with more advanced combinations, footwork, and freestyle elements. Follows the Level 3 Dress Code.

Hip Hop 4/5 -
An advanced-level class for experienced dancers, incorporating complex choreography, performance skills, and high-energy movement. Follows the Level 5 Dress Code.

Jazz 1 -
A fun introduction to jazz dance, focusing on basic technique, turns, and leaps. Helps develop flexibility, coordination, and rhythm. Follows the Level 1 Dress Code.

Jazz 2 -
Builds on Jazz 1 using isolations, and foundational steps. Focuses on technique, rhythm, confidence, and self-expression. Follows the Level 2 Dress Code.

Jazz 3 -
A more technical jazz class that introduces a variety of jazz styles, including commercial and contemporary influences. Follows the Level 3 Dress Code.

Jazz 4 -
Designed for experienced dancers, this class emphasizes strength, flexibility, and precise movements. Focuses on performance quality and complex choreography. Follows the Level 4 Dress Code.

Jazz 5 -
The highest level of jazz, featuring professional-level choreography, musical interpretation, and advanced leaps and turns. Follows the Level 5 Dress Code.

A fun and energetic class for young dancers, introducing hip-hop basics through playful movement and music. Encourages creativity and confidence. Follows the Preschool Dress Code.

Lyrical 2 -
This class blends ballet and jazz techniques and vocabulary with expressive, fluid movement. Focuses on storytelling through dance. Follows the Level 2 Dress Code.

Lyrical 3 -
Builds on Lyrical 2 with more advanced choreography and increased emphasis on emotion and musicality. Dancers work on transitions and floorwork. Follows the Level 3 Dress Code.

Lyrical 4 -
A challenging class for experienced dancers, incorporating complex sequences, technique refinement, and deeper emotional expression. Follows the Level 4 Dress Code.

Lyrical 5 -
The highest level of lyrical, focusing on advanced vocabulary, artistry, control, and seamless movement quality. Follows the Level 5 Dress Code.

Modern 2 -
An introduction to modern dance, blending ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques. Encourages creative movement and floor work. Follows the Level 2 Dress Code.

Modern 3 -
Dancers explore more intricate modern techniques, improvisation, and expressive movement. Focuses on using gravity and momentum. Follows the Level 3 Dress Code.

Modern 4 -
A more advanced modern dance class, emphasizing dynamic movement, musicality, and technique. Includes both structured exercises and improvisation. Follows the Level 4 Dress Code.

Modern 5 -
The most advanced level of modern, pushing dancers to refine their artistry and perform expressive, powerful choreography. Follows the Level 5 Dress Code.

Prepares dancers for pointe work by developing ankle strength, alignment, and technique. A crucial step before beginning full pointe.

 

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